10/16/1984 - City Council Regular
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 16, 1984
A regular meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October
16, 1984 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor
Blomquist and Councilmembers Smith, Wachter, Egan and Thomas. Also present
were Pulic Works Director Colbert, City Administrator Hedges, City Planner
Runkle, City Consulting Engineer Rosene and City Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA
Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the agenda as pre-
pared. All voted yes.
MINTUES
Upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the minutes
of the October 2, 1984, regular City Council meeting be approved with the
exception on page 11 relating to Rahncliff Addition, that the Council motion
was to convert Lot 5 to Outlot B in the event that there is a request for
office use on the parcel. All voted in favor.
PROCLAMATION
Kathy and Tom Born, both of whom are teachers in School District #191,
appeared and requested the Mayor proclaim November 7 and 8, 1984 as School
Community Days in District #191. Mayor Blomquist officially adopted the
proclamation for the City.
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PARK DEDICATION - LEXINGTON SOUTH
City Administrator Tom Hedges announced that 8 parcels of property con-
sisting of about 74 acres as the balance of the 135.29 acres of land which has
been dedicated to the City for park dedication for Lexington South Planned
Development. Jim and Barbara Curry were present and officially made the
presentation to the City, noting that it may be the largest planned develop-
ment in the State and also the single largest developer-dedicated parcel of
park land to a City under a planned development in the State. In addition,
there will be a cash contribution to be spread over a period of years for land
zoned commercial payable when building permits are acquired.
WINTER SNOW REMOVAL PARKING BAN
The Public Works Director was requested to implement regulations to
restrict on-street parking from the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on an odd-
even day basis between November 15 and April 15 for snow removal purposes. A
publicity campaign will be started to inform the public and it was recommended
that the Council authorize the preparation of approximately 40 signs to be
distributed around the City with a cost of about $1,200.00. Egan moved,
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Wachter seconded the motion to authorize the implementation of the acquisition
of the signs. All voted in favor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following consent agenda items were submitted to the City Council for
review and recommended for approval:
1. Contractor's Licenses. The staff submitted a list of applications
requesting contractor's licenses in the City and recommended the Council
approve the application.
2. Kennel License Renewals. Six kennel license applications were
submitted to the City for approval. The staff, after review, recommended that
the City Council approve the applications.
3. Trailer Permit Renewals. A total of seven applications for renewal
of trailer permits was reviewed by the City Council and it was recommended
that the applications be approved.
4. St. John Neumann Consumption & Display License. An application of
St. John Neumann Church for Consumption and Display License for November 3,
1984 had been reviewed by the City staff and recommended to be approved.
5. Personnel Items. The City Administrator recommended that Elmer A.
Borgschatz who lives at 4675 Beacon Hill Road be hired as a M.E.E.D. program
sign inspector to enforce sign violations throughout the City.
6. National Business Women's Week Proclamation. A request was received
from Virginia Lanegran, a City Council member in South St. Paul, that the City
of Eagan recognize the week of October 21 through October 27, 1984 as National
Business Women's Week in Eagan and it was recommended the proclamation be
adopted.
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7. Williams & LaRue Addition - Sanitary Sewer - Project #422. A feasi-
bility report was submitted for sanitary sewer improvement purposes for the
Williams and LaRue Addition on Lexington Avenue and it was recommended the
report be received and the public hearing be scheduled for November 20, 1984
at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center.
8. Group W Cable - Streets - Project 4423. Another feasibility report
was submitted and recommended to be received covering street improvements for
Group W Cable Addition under Project 4423 and it was recommended the hearing
be scheduled for November 20, 1984 at 7:00 at the Municipal Center.
Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the foregoing agenda
items and order their adoption. All voted in favor.
RUBBISH HAULERS LICENSE RENEWALS
A schedule of rubbish hauler license renewal applications was brought
before the Council and there were questions by councilmembers concerning
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certain locations. Thomas moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the
applications as submitted to the City. All voted yes.
RAHN ROAD - STREETS - PROJECT #405 AND
CEDAR GROVE NO. 3, 4, AND 5 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT #413
Feasibility reports were submitted for Projects #405 and 4413 and the
staff recommended that the reports be accepted and that a schedule be set for
the hearings. There were suggestions that the hearings be separated and after
discussion, Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to instruct the staff to
prepare a proposed letter to the property owners explaining the proposals. The
public hearing for Rahn Road streets under Project #405 was scheduled for
January 2, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center; the hearing for Cedar
Grove No. 3 and 5 Additions under Project #413 was scheduled for December 4,
1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center; and the hearing concerning Cedar
Grove No. 4 streets was scheduled for December 18, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Municipal Center. All members voted yea.
LONE OAK POND - PUBLIC HEARING - PROJECT #410
Mayor Bea Blomquist convened the public hearing concerning Project #410
consisting of storm sewer outlet from Lone Oak Pond at the northwest intersec-
tion of Lone Oak Road and Lexington Avenue. Consulting Engineer Bob Rosene
detailed the project for the council and several neighboring property owners
were present with questions concerning the proposed assessments and improve-
ments. There were no objections and after discussion, Wachter moved, Egan
seconded the motion to close the hearing, to approve the installation of the
project and order the plans and specifications. All members voted in favor of
the project.
LEMAY LAKE PROJECT - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND HEARING
The public hearing concerning the application of Healey Ramme Company
together with Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company for issuance of
$13,000,000.00 in multi-family housing revenue bonds for the proposed Le may
Lake project, south of Lone Oak Road was convened by the Mayor. The project
provides for three buildings with one 60-unit building and two 114-unit
buildings. Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company will be the guarantor of the
bonds and will own half of the project, together with Healey Ramme Company
owning the other half. A question was raised concerning the proposal for no
equity contribution by the developer, noting that the City policy has
generally been that an equity contribution from a developer would be required.
It was proposed that either land or a cash equity equivalent to the land cost
be considered. Tom Healey appeared for the applicant and answered questions
of the City, Councilmembers. Mayor Blomquist was concerned about certain
inequities in the project and the advantages given to an R-4 use. After
discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to continue consideration
of the application until the Council has acted on the application for prelimi-
nary plat approval. All voted yes.
MISCELLANEOUS ASSESSMENT HEARINGS
The Mayor convened the continued public hearing covering miscellaneous
special assessments which had been continued from the August 7, September 4
and September 18, 1984 Council meetings. Tom Colbert reviewed the parcels
that had been continued consisting of 25 objecting property owners, noting
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that it appeared that the objections have been resolved covering 15 of the
parcels. Ten hearings are scheduled for the October 18, 1984 special council
meeting and it was recommended that because the appraisals have not been
completed for those parcels, that the October 18 meeting be continued. Upon
motion by Smith, seconded Thomas, it was resolved that the public hearing
concerning 14 parcels relating to miscellaneous assessment projects be closed
and final assessments be approved and authorized to be certified to the County
Auditor according to the schedule attached to the Council packet. All members
voted yes. Wachter then moved, Egan seconded the motion to continue the
hearings as to the ten parcels according to the schedule attached to the
Council packet from October 18, 1984 to January 8, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. at the
City Municipal Center to consider the adoption of the assessments covering
those parcels. All members voted yea.
ROBIN LANE - STREETS - PROJECT #368
The Mayor then reconvened the public hearing concerning Project #368
consisting of the final assessment roll for the Robin Lane Street
Improvements. The hearing had been continued from September 4, 1984. A
revision to the final assessments for the project was submitted by the Special
Assessment Clerk and recommended for approval by the Special Assessment
Committee at its meeting on October 9, 1984, with a recommendation that the
assessable footage of Lot 10, Blackhawk Acres, for Herbert Bergstrom, Jr., be
reduced reflecting an overall increase of $0.56 per front foot for the balance
of the project. There were no further objections and upon motion by Wachter,
seconded Smith, it was resolved that the assessment roll be approved and it be
authorized to be submitted to the County Auditor for certification. All voted
yes.
SHORELAND ZONING ORDINANCE
The staff recommended that the Council continue the consideration on the
proposed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance until the October 30, 1984, meeting. Upon
motion by Thomas, seconded Egan, it was Resolved that the recommendation be
approved and the extension of time to consider the ordinance be implemented.
All voted in favor.
MAGNUM TOWING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The application of Magnum Towing and Kevin Mellon for conditional use
permit for outside storage of vehicles in conjunction with a towing service at
3468 Dodd Road was next considered by the Council members. Dale Runkle
reviewed the application and indicated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. Mellon was present and
indicated that he will be towing for the City of Eagan and the Minnesota State
Patrol and that he will be purchasing the Mendota Skelly Towing Service
business and moving into the proposed location. He also indicated the cost of
complying with the conditions imposed by the staff and Planning Commission
were very high and indicated that further expansion is proposed in the future.
After discussion Smith moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the
application subject to the following conditions:
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1. That any expansion of the business will require further application
and review by the City Planning Commission and Council.
2. That the fence currently located on the property will be kept in good
repair.
3. That a reasonable screening plan shall be provided and implemented by
the spring of 1985.
4. Storage shall be limited to vehicles only.
5. The permit shall be limited to two years at which time it will be
reviewed for possible extension.
6. A dust control plan shall be submitted and installed if staff
determines it is necessary.
All members voted yes.
ARMAND LAURENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE
The application of Armand Laurent for conditional use permit for outside
storage on approximately 1 acre on Lot 1, Block 1, Halley's First Addition was
considered by the Council. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended
approval but eliminated the recommendation for a security fence. An 18,000
square foot gravel surfaced lot is being proposed and one objection was re-
ceived from Mrs. John Bushnell, a neighboring owner to the west. Mr. Laurent
was present and indicated that he had no strong reason to install a 6 foot
redwood fence along the north line of the property. Thomas moved, Wachter
seconded the motion to approve the application, subject to the following
items:
1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved to provide
adequate screening of the outside storage area.
2. Approved dust control measures shall be used on the gravel surface
lot.
3. Storage shall be limited to the equipment and materials of the on-
site user.
4. The permit shall be renewed at the end of every two years unless
objections are submitted to the City at which time the City may review the
permit.
All voted yes.
EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL CENTER 3RD ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT
An application of Opus Corporation for waiver of plat for Lot 36, Block
3, Eagandale Industrial Center 3rd Addition was then considered by the
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Council. The purpose is to add a 35 foot strip to Lots 37 and 38 to create a
1.4 acre parcel in order to comply with the 5,000 square foot building not
exceeding the maximum 35% lot coverage. The Planning Commission recommended
approval. Wachter moved, Thomas seconded the motion to approve the applica-
tion, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall convey all easements requested by the City
Public Works Director.
2. The remainder of Lot 36 shall be combined with Lot 35 for a build-
able lot.
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EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK - WAIVER OF PLAT
The application of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company for waiver
of plat for Lot 4, Block 2, Eagandale Industrial Park was considered next by
the Council. The purpose of the waiver is to reallign the gas line easement
through the center of Lot 4. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended
approval. Bob Worthington appeared for the applicant. There were no objec-
tions. Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the application,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Parcels "A" and "B" indicated in the Exhibit attached to the packet
shall be combined with Lots 5 and 3 of Block 2, Eagandale Industrial Park.
2. The applicant shall grant all easements requested by the City Public
Works Director.
All Council members voted affirmatively.
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ST. FRANCIS WOODS 4TH ADDITION - REZONING & PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Healey-Ramme Co. for preliminary plat approval of St.
Francis Woods 4th Addition consisting of 214 townhouse units was considered by
the Councilmembers. A hearing was held before the Advisory Planning Commis-
sion on September 25, 1984 and it had recommended approval including certain
conditions. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Commission made recommenda-
tions including a trailway along Lexington Avenue and a tot lot be included in
the development and cash dedication be required. Dale Runkle reviewed the
application to provide for rezoning to R-3 from R-4 for the 214 townhouse
units on a 33.1 acre parcel. Access to the site from Lexington Avenue was an
issue before the Advisory Planning Commission as was the down-zoning of the
entire parcel. Mr. Healey was present and requested that the access be.
allowed about 300 feet north of the intersection with the street on the east
side of Lexington Avenue as recommended by the staff. Down-zoning the entire
parcel as opposed to Phase I only, as requested by the developer, was another
issue before the Planning Commission. Mr. Healey stated that the intent was
to preserve as much of the environment as possible and that there would be two
ponds on either side of the proposed access to Lexington Avenue. In addition,
he recommended the rezoning from R-4 to R-3 for Phase I only and in the event
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that Healey-Ramme proceeds, that the R-3 zoning would become effective for the
balance of the parcel, otherwise remain R-4. He further indicated he had
conversations with neighboring owners and there were no objecting owners
present at the Council meeting. Councilman Egan stated that he had no objec-
tion to the location of the access which would appear to be environmentally
desirable between the two ponds. Mr. Colbert stated that Lexington Avenue
will be a minor arterial street and recommended access points be standard
along County Roads so that there would be four-way intersections where
possible. After extended discussion, Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion
to approve the application, subject to the following conditions:
1. The plat shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission
since it borders on a County road.
2. The landscape plan shall be modified to provide additional screening
to avoid headlights in specific areas.
3. A Development Agreement shall be entered into between the City and
the applicant prior to final plat approval.
4. The townhouse association articles, by-laws and restrictions shall
be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat.
5. An adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until
one year after the landscaping is completed.
6. The parking and driveway areas shall be blacktop surfaced with con-
crete curbing.
7. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be sub-
mitted to the Engineering Department for approval showing 2 foot contour
intervals and basement elevations.
8. Detailed plans and specifications for public improvements shall be
prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to staff for review and
approval.
9. Water main shall be looped in all locations.
10. This development shall be responsible for construction of an 8 foot
bituminous trailway along Lexington Avenue.
11. The private drives shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide and con-
structed to City standards for residential streets.
12. A 55 foot half right-of-way for Lexington Avenue shall be dedicated
on the final plat.
13. A 10 foot trail easement shall be dedicated along Lexington Avenue.
14. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public
right-of-way.
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15. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all City
utilities not located within public right-of-way.
16. Ponding and utility easements shall be dedicated as required by
staff.
17. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area sanitary
sewer and street assessments as referenced in the engineering report at the
rates in effect at the time of final platting.
18. All costs associated with the installation of all public improve-
ments within this development shall be the sole responsibility of this
development.
19. A cash dedication shall be accepted at the time of final plat.
20. A trailway shall be constructed along Lexington Avenue and shall be
the responsibility of the developer.
21. A tot lot shall be included in the development with its location and
its type to be agreed upon by the City's landscape architect/Parks & Recrea-
tion Director.
All members voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
LEMAY LAKE 1ST ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of Healey-Ram me Corporation and Opus Corporation for
preliminary plat approval of Lemay Lake 1st Addition was next considered by
the Council. The proposal covering a 17.7 acre parcel would contain 288
dwelling units. The Advisory Planning Commission recommended approval, sub-
ject to extensive conditions. In addition, the Park and Recreation Commission
met on October 4, 1984 and made recommendations for the project. Dale Runkle
detailed the application and noted the major issue of the Advisory Planning
Commission was density. He stated that he had recalculated density by
determining the private streets and found that the proposal would then exceed
the ordinance requirement but that a revision in the number of bedrooms per
unit would result in compliance with the City provisions. Bob Worthington
appeared and explained the background, indicating that an EAW was submitted to
the Environmental Quality Board in 1982 and there were no objections and no
EIS was required. Certain neighboring property owners were present and
objected to the drainage into the lake, including excessive runoff and
lowering the quality of the lake. Mr. Colbert explained the sizing of the
outlet from-the lake, indicating that it had been sized to accommodate
industrial and multiple family housing to the east.
Tom Healey appeared and stated that the County Engineer generally agrees
with the alignment of the access, including the private access along the
Poppler Addition and the platted street access on Lone Oak Road, directly
across from Eagandale Blvd. Councilmen Thomas and Smith were concerned about
the length of the westerly cul-de-sac and suggested a loop running southerly.
There were also strong concerns about access from the business zoned property
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and the R-4 property to the east. Councilmembers suggested a layout of the
land to the east, including the business zoned area and the R-4 which would
eliminate the lengthy cul-de-sac along the west line of the proposed subdivi-
sion. Councilman Thomas recommended a looped street through all three parcels
with a provision for one major access and one minor access from Lone Oak Road.
Mayor Blomquist asked whether 65% of the site was proposed to be graded and
was concerned about compliance with City ordinances.
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to require the application to be
returned to the Advisory Planning Commission, with the understanding that the
applicant will present a plan for development of all three parcels to allow
the Planning Commission and City Council to determine whether adequate traffic
patterns are established, including access to Lone Oak Road, and further,
whether all other ordinances will be complied with, including the proposed
Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. One neighbor was strongly concerned about traffic
increase on Lone Oak Road due to the three access points, including Poppler
Drive. It was noted that the proposed density is higher than the Comprehen-
sive Guide has proposed for the property in question. All members voted in
favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
LEMAY LAKE - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND APPLICATION
Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to close the hearing regarding the
multi-family housing revenue bond issue and to deny the project, noting that a
revision will be proposed to the preliminary plat and that it would presumably
be considered again by the City Council.
CEDAR CLIFF COMMERCIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT
The application of James Durning for approval of the preliminary plat for
Cedar Cliff Commercial Park 2nd Addition consisting of two office lots on 2.4
acres of Outlot H in Cedar Cliff was brought to the council. Dale Runkle
reviewed the application, including the concerns of the Planning Commission
which recommended approval of the application. It was concerned about the
similarity and compatibility of the buildings with other office buildings in
the project and the developers indicated they would comply. There was also
discussion concerning the sidewalk and Steve Darling, a neighboring property
owner, appeared and indicated that he would prefer no sidewalk along Scott
Trail. Certain councilmembers were concerned about children along Scott Trail
having to walk or ride in the street without a sidewalk. Landscape islands
were recommended by the staff to break up the parking lot between the build-
ings. Dick Krumm, Architect, and Loren Spande, appeared for the applicant and
both were against the sidewalk and also stated they preferred to avoid the
landscape islands which create problems for snow removal. After considerable
discussion, Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to approve the application
without sidewalk along Scott Trail, subject to the following conditions: -
1. That landscape islands shall be placed in the parking lot according
to staff recommendations.
2. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City
prior to final plat application.
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3. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat
Commission since it abuts a County road.
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City
along with an adequate landscape bond which shall not be released until one
year after the landscaping is completed.
5. The architectural design shall be consistent with and compatible
with the buildings under construction in the Cedar Cliff Commercial Park.
6. Water and sewer services shall be constructed to both lots.
7. The access onto Scott Trail shall have a maximum width of 28 feet.
8. Construction of an eight-foot bituminous trail along Cliff Road will
be the responsibility of this development from Scott Trail to its east proper-
ty line.
9. No access shall be allowed onto Cliff Road.
10. A 10-foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to public
right-of-way along with a five-foot drainage and utility easement being dedi-
cated adjacent to all other lot lines.
11. A ponding and utility easement shall be dedicated to encompass the
893 elevation.
12. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole
responsibility of this development.
13. Cash dedication shall be made for the building permits.
14. Trailway along Cliff Road shall be installed at the City's specifi-
cations at developer's cost.
15. A sidewalk along Scott Trail from Cliff to the northern limits of
the plat shall be installed at the City's specifications at developer's cost.
All voted yea.
SEE PLAT FILE
MILLWORK AT EAGAN - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
An application of Millwork Barn, Inc. and Don Prettyman for preliminary
plat approval for six commercial lots and one outlot on 14 acres and rezoning
from A (Agricultural) to CSC (Commercial Shopping Center) was considered. The
Advisory Planning Commission at its meeting at September 25, 1984 recommended
approval of the rezoning with the elimination of Outlot A to the south within
Cedar Grove. There were concerns by neighboring owners at the Advisory
Planning Commission about the use of Outlot A and whether it would fit within
the CSC category. Don Prettyman and Brad Swenson appeared for the applicant.
Councilman Smith expressed his concerns that without zoning the property to
the south, it would be landlocked and there were suggestions that Outlot A be
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developed for multiple residential purposes consisting of about a 5 acre
parcel. Mr. Prettyman indicated he is currently suggesting a garden store be
placed on that parcel. There were also suggestions that the planned
development be utilized on the entire parcel, rather than CSC on Outlot A.
After extensive discussion, Egan moved, Thomas seconded the motion to recom-
mend approval of the application to rezone Phase I to provide for CSC zoning
in Phase I only and that the remainder of the parcel be referred to the
Advisory Planning Commission with the developer submitting an application for
planned development approval with underlying zoning to retain the currently
zoned categories. All voted yes except Smith who voted no. Egan then moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to approve the preliminary plat application, sub-
ject to the following conditions:
1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be
submitted and approved by the City Engineer.
2. The proposed street shall be constructed according to City standards
for commercial property and that concrete curbing also be provided along the
private drive and around the perimeter of all parking areas.
3. A phasing plan shall be approved and adhered to as to how the total
parcel will develop.
4. The private drive shall be extended and constructed prior to the
occupancy of Phase I development.
5. A detailed site plan and landscape plan shall be submitted for each
phase.
6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate land-
scape bond shall be retained and not released until one year after the land-
scaping has been completed.
7. The applicant should provide 50 parking spaces with each major
building.
8. A ponding area having a capacity of 1.5 acre feet of storage will be
required between the existing driveway and the proposed future parking lot of
the Phase 4 building.
9. A 20 foot utility easement shall be dedicated over any sanitary
sewer or water main isntalled within this development.
10. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area water,
sanitary sewer and storm sewer assessments as required at the time of final
plat.
11. Cash dedication at the time of final platting shall be paid by the
developer for park purposes.
All voted in favor except Smith who voted no. Mr. Prettyman also
submitted an application for approval of a building permit prior to final plat
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located in Phase I. He indicated that he had been notified to vacate his
current operation in Shakopee about 40 days prior to the council meeting and
a hardship will exist if he is not permitted to construct as quickly as
possible. He stated that utilities are available. Smith moved, Thomas
seconded the motion to approve the application, noting the conditions
mentioned above, the hardship involved, that the proposal is an extension of
an established business immediately adjacent to the property, that utilities
are available to the site and that he has recently been given notice to vacate
his present location. All members voted in favor.
SEE PLAT FILE
BLACKHAWK TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT PROJECT - HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
A request had been submitted from Douglas M. Johnson for public hearing
to consider multi-family housing revenue bond financing for the Blackhawk
Townhouse apartment project in the amount of $7,000,000.00. The proposal is
for 168 rental units in an 8-unit townhouse at 4284 Blackhawk Road. Smith
moved, Wachter seconded the motion to set a public hearing concerning the
application for November 20, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. All voted in favor except
Blomquist who voted no, indicating that it was premature to schedule a hearing
prior to the consideration of a preliminary plat.
THOMAS LAKE PROJECT - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
The next application that was considered by the Council requesting a
public hearing regarding multi-family housing revenue bonds was for the Thomas
Lake Project in the amount of $8,595,000.00. Thomas moved, Smith seconded the
motion to schedule a public hearing regarding the application for November 20,
1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center. Those in favor were Thomas
and Smith; those against were Blomquist, Wachter and Egan. Egan then moved,
Wachter seconded the motion to continue the application for multi-family
housing bond financing indefinitely until the staff submits the required
information requested concerning the application for plat approval and the
Shoreland Ordinance to the City Council for consideration. Wachter, Blomquist
and Egan voted yes; Thomas and Smith voted no.
RICHARD W. ANDERSON, INC. - PUBLIC HEARING
INDUSTRIAL. REVENUE FINANCING
An application has been received from Richard W. Anderson, Inc. for
public hearing to consider industrial revenue financing in the sum of
$3,500,000.00 for a commercial building to be leased to Check Technology
Corporation. Check Technology Corporation is planning to relocate its
corporate headquarters from Eden Prairie to Eagan. Mr. Hedges indicated that
he had a request to set a hearing on the application for November 20, 1984 and
further approval of an inducement Resolution by October 30, 1984 to indicate
the Council members' willingness to act favorably toward the application. Mr.
Hedges stated that the City Council reserves the right to review all
industrial revenue financing projects in 1985 and will make a selection at
that time as to how many will be allocated. Representatives of the company
were present and indicated they intend to commence construction in early
November, and that they will acquire conventional financing if industrial
revenue financing is not available. No committment was made by the City
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Council and upon motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the
hearing be scheduled for November 20, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal
Center, and further to give concept approval to the project prior to the
public hearing, subject to the reservations that were explained by the City
Administrator. All voted in favor.
WELL #7 - PUMPING FACILITY - CONTRACT #84-19
Bids have been received for pumping facilities for Well #7 under Contract
484-19. Because the Minnesota Department of Health has placed certain
requirements on the plans, it was recommended the bid opening be rescheduled
until 10:30 a.m. on November 16, 1984 at the City Municipal Center. Upon
motion by Egan, seconded Wachter, it was resolved that the recommendation be
approved and implemented. All voted in favor.
LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
Applications have been received for renewal of both on and off sale beer
and liquor licenses in the City, including wine licenses. There was
discussion concerning the Richards Food and Liquor application license for
4185 South Robert Trail and it was noted that the applicant has made
application in spite of the fact that the restaurant is not open. There was
also discussion concerning the J. E. Parranto off-sale liquor license and it
was noted that it was available until December 31, 1984, according to present
conditions adopted by the council. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to
approve the issuance of all applications as submitted according to the list of
applicants is attached to the council packet. All voted in favor except
Thomas who abstained as to the application of Diamond T Ranch for on-sale beer
license and wine license.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TRANSFER - MUNICIPAL CENTER PROJECT
It was determined during the planning for the municipal center project
that certain improvements to the 40 acre site, including the municipal center,
be financed from federal revenue sharing funds if the bond referendum was
successful. Gene VanOverbeke, the Finance Director and City Clerk, submitted
to the City Council a schedule of estimated and fixed costs for the additional
expenditures for the Center and it was recommended that a transfer of the
federal revenue sharing funds for the municipal center expansion project be
approved in the sum of $190,000.00 under Project Fund #34. Smith moved,
Thomas seconded the motion to approve the recommendation and authorize the
implementation. All members voted affirmatively.
BETTY SCHAUM3ERG - 3160 PILOT KNOB ROAD
Betty Schaumberg appeared and indicated that she has been circulating a
Petition amongst neighboring owners concerning the operation of a day care
center at 3140 Pilot Knob Road. There were claims that the owner is not
carrying on a safe operation and it was noted that the City expects an
application will be submitted for a day care center for eight children on the
premises. No action was taken.
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CEDAR CLIFF COMMERCIAL ADDITION
Steve Darling, an owner adjoining the Cedar Cliff Commercial Addition
appeared and objected to the fact that the berming and landscaping adjacent to
the residential area to the north had not been completed in a timely fashion.
Members of the staff described the work that had been done to date and the
staff was directed by the City Council to write the developer instructing the
developer to complete the berm according to the Council requirements as
approved by the staff.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
There was discussion by Council members and Marcia Cohodes from Miller &
Schroeder, who was present, about tax increment financing. It was decided
that there would be discussion relative to the issue at the October 30, 1984
council meeting.
COUNCIL FETING DATE CHANGE - OCTOBER 30, 1984
The City Council changed the date of the regular meeting, originally
scheduled for November 6, 1984 which would conflict with the National
Election, to October 30, 1984 at the Eagan Municipal Center beginning at 6:30
p.m.
1985 B.E.C.C. BUDGET
The Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Communication Commission has adopted an
annual budget for 1985 presenting the expenditure of $95,120.00. The City
Administrator reviewed the proposed budget and upon motion by Thomas, seconded
Egan, it was resolved that the budget, as proposed by the Commission, be
approved. All voted yes.
BRITTANY 7TH ADDITION - MODEL HOME
Carl Tollefson of Tollefson Builders, Inc. was present and requested that
the council authorize the model home building permit for Brittany 7th
Addition, which was originally approved in August of 1984. Tom Colbert
reviewed the issues relating to the issuance of the building permit and noted
that the City Council has now taken the position that model home building
permits will not be granted until all the plat requirements have been
completed. He stated that there have been some problems with servicing
Brittany 7th Addition with sanitary sewer, which have not been resolved and
requested the Council refrain from granting the developer the right to proceed
with the permit. Mr. Tollefson stated that the model home permit lot would
not be served from sanitary sewer in the 7th Addition and it had utilities
available and further that he submitted information to the staff for its
review and requested that the 7th Addition final plat consideration be
scheduled so that he could complete and proceed with work during 1984.
Councilman Smith indicated the model home permit has been issued and therefore
moved with Thomas seconding the motion to approve the model home permit,
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subject to the rquirement that there be no sale of the home until the final
plat is approved by the City Council. Those in favor were Thomas, Egan and
Smith; those against were Blomquist and Wachter.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Mayors and City Administrators located in Metropolitan Council District
No. 15 within Dakota County have held three meetings to discuss the
Metropolitan Council appointment for the District. Carol Wold Sindt's term
will expire at the end of 1984 and it was recommended by the Mayors and
Administrators that three names be submitted to the Governor for
consideration. Those recommended were Mary Martin of West St. Paul, Cal
Blomquist of Inver Grove Heights and Kathleen Ritter of Mendota Heights.
There was extended discussion amongst Councilmembers as to whether to
recommend all three names or one person. Blomquist moved, Egan seconded the
motion to endorse the three persons for the position with the recommendation
that the Governor select Mary Martin as the Council member. All voted in
favor except Smith who voted no. Smith moved to amend by recommending that
Mary Martin be selected by the Governor. There was no second and the motion
to amend died for lack of a second.
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 13, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Municipal Center was selected
as a workshop session for City Councilmembers.
STAR CITY
Mayor Blomquist announced that Star City status was approved for the City
of Eagan at the presentation that was given by the City staff and the Star
City Committee on October 16, 1984.
GASOLINE PUMP - SERVICE BAY ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT
There was discussion by Councilmembers based upon a request by Federal
Land Company regarding revisions to the City's requirement that service bays
be included in any conditional use permit. granting gasoline pumps within the
City. Councilmembers indicated that at the present time they had not been
presented adequate reason to change their policy but indicated that a special
work session will be held in the near future with Advisory Planning Commission
members, including discussion regarding that item.
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD - STREETS & STORM SEWER - PROJECT #427
The 1985 Budget for County Road improvements approved by the County Board
on October 9, 1984, provided for the upgrading of Yankee Doodle Road from
Federal Drive to Trunk Highway #13 to four lanes with concrete curb and
gutter, storm sewer and trailways. Because of the City participation, it was
recommended that the Council authorize the preparation of a feasibility report
for the upgrading of Yankee Doodle Road. Thomas moved, Egan seconded the
motion to approve the recommendation. All voted in favor.
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CHECKLIST
Egan moved, Wachter seconded the motion to approve the following
checklist dated: Sep temher -30,1984;$274.505.58 &October 15, 1984;
October 16, 1984; $612,476.32 $566,684.36
All members voted yes.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 1:15 a.m.
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